“I’m done”: The singer Don Henley begged not to quit music Coaxing him back to the writing room. Lucy Harbron Apr 13, 2026
Where Africa met European classicism: The musician Joni Mitchell crowned as “the most exciting” The best kind of musical interplay. Tim Coffman Apr 13, 2026
The frontman Mick Jagger measures himself against: “I always try” The next phase of frontmen. Tim Coffman Apr 13, 2026
The early Pink Floyd albums David Gilmour struggles to like: “It was dreadful” “That was a good idea but it was dreadful.” Kelly Murphy Apr 13, 2026
“Tears welling, silence, goosebumps”: The moment Trent Reznor heard Johnny Cash’s ‘Hurt’ “Weird”. Lucy Harbron Apr 13, 2026
The moment Neil Young clashed with his future drummer: “Butted heads” A tense first meeting. Sam Kemp Apr 13, 2026
How William Shakespeare inspired one of John Lennon’s best Beatles songs A corker Jack Whatley Apr 13, 2026
What is the only album to remain top of the charts for a whole year? Impressive. Reuben Cross Apr 13, 2026
The singer Elton John called “one of the most interesting” in England Still pushing the envelope. Tim Coffman Apr 13, 2026
The London hot spots that inspired Joni Mitchell’s ‘Marcie’ “Red is angry and green is jealous…” Kelly Murphy Apr 13, 2026
The song that made The Cure who they are: “The archetypal Cure sound” A “turning point” for the band. Aimee Ferrier Apr 13, 2026
The song Rod Stewart got tired of singing but sang for the fans: “It was so put down” The iconic laughingstock. Tim Coffman Apr 13, 2026